Understanding 1-L

Hi Everyone,

I want to a moment to introduce myself prior to asking my question. Basically, I am a PGA Apprentice, committed to being a great instructor. With that, I feel that understanding the science behind what you say is necessary. For instance, we know that having an FLW at impact is important, but I seek to understand why, hence my personal quest in becoming a GSEB. In my mind, that starts with guided self-discovery and understanding the big concepts.....I'm excited and looking forward to the journey.

Two questions re 1-L:

11. "Clubhead force and motion is on plane at right angles to the longitudinal C.O.G and varies with the speed, mass, and swing radius."

What, in the golfswing is longitudinal COG? or is there a better way of explaining that aspect of the machine.

20. For any given line of compression (through the ball) every machine must produce identicalimpact alignments.

This one I am just having a bit of trouble conceptualizing. Does this simply mean that regardless of the shot being played, the correct impact alignments are mandatory?

Thank you all for your help in advance, and I look forward to the journey!

Originally Posted by wilsmatt Hi Everyone,

I want to a moment to introduce myself prior to asking my question. Basically, I am a PGA Apprentice, committed to being a great instructor. With that, I feel that understanding the science behind what you say is necessary. For instance, we know that having an FLW at impact is important, but I seek to understand why, hence my personal quest in becoming a GSEB. In my mind, that starts with guided self-discovery and understanding the big concepts.....I'm excited and looking forward to the journey.

Two questions re 1-L:

11. "Clubhead force and motion is on plane at right angles to the longitudinal C.O.G and varies with the speed, mass, and swing radius."

What, in the golfswing is longitudinal COG? or is there a better way of explaining that aspect of the machine.

20. For any given line of compression (through the ball) every machine must produce identicalimpact alignments.

This one I am just having a bit of trouble conceptualizing. Does this simply mean that regardless of the shot being played, the correct impact alignments are mandatory?

Thank you all for your help in advance, and I look forward to the journey!

Hi WM. Many people here will help with a high quality answer but if you use our SEARCH function for your specific terms, you will get your needed answers and the machine components that are interrelated to your quest.

You will see the big picture more quickly. A couple of weeks ago, I started investigating the STATIONARY HEAD. That search yielded the entire Hitting motion and the essential steps in performing it with skill. Lately, I was able to deduce my need for the HORIZONTAL HINGE which revealed my lack of true understanding of a Swing. So my indoor practice sessions are more targeted and I have several more friends and might even get a female friend out of all this, someday, if things work out.

Winn McMurray of TGC or Shaniah Twain are my dream girls so I'm doing a lot of careful research.


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http://www.lynnblakegolf.com/forum/s...ight=sweetspot

Check out post #4

Originally Posted by wilsmatt Hi Everyone,

I want to a moment to introduce myself prior to asking my question. Basically, I am a PGA Apprentice, committed to being a great instructor. With that, I feel that understanding the science behind what you say is necessary. For instance, we know that having an FLW at impact is important, but I seek to understand why, hence my personal quest in becoming a GSEB. In my mind, that starts with guided self-discovery and understanding the big concepts.....I'm excited and looking forward to the journey.

Two questions re 1-L:

11. "Clubhead force and motion is on plane at right angles to the longitudinal C.O.G and varies with the speed, mass, and swing radius."

What, in the golfswing is longitudinal COG? or is there a better way of explaining that aspect of the machine.

20. For any given line of compression (through the ball) every machine must produce identicalimpact alignments.

This one I am just having a bit of trouble conceptualizing. Does this simply mean that regardless of the shot being played, the correct impact alignments are mandatory?

Thank you all for your help in advance, and I look forward to the journey!

Two great questions wilsmatt.
These concepts have eluded me for many years and if the defining post or video is out there I haven't found it yet.
Good luck with your journey.

Longitudinal C.O.G is your "Sweet Spot" or "Swing Plane", reference 2-F. Plane Angle and Plane Line always refer to Sweet Spot LCOG application, not necessarily the Clubshaft Plane.

For any given line of compression (through the ball) every machine must produce identical impact alignments.
This simply means that Impact Alignments must match the desired shot, reference 2-0. Precision is recognizing and reconciling minute differences.

Originally Posted by drewitgolf Longitudinal C.O.G is your "Sweet Spot" or "Swing Plane", reference 2-F. Plane Angle and Plane Line always refer to Sweet Spot LCOG application, not necessarily the Clubshaft Plane.

For any given line of compression (through the ball) every machine must produce identical impact alignments.
This simply means that Impact Alignments must match the desired shot, reference 2-0. Precision is recognizing and reconciling minute differences.

'Beat depression with compression'! Awesome Drew. I want the bumper sticker consignment! I think Mike wishes he'd though of it so he is lashing out. Perhaps this all because he cannot be his usual nasty self to KFC. I hope 12 piece and family are well. I hope Mike can find another sparring partner, soon.

I don't know Mike at all, so I'd be no fun for him. I know several people from Maine, anyway. That is what, half the population?

ICT

Originally Posted by wilsmatt Two questions re 1-L:

11. "Clubhead force and motion is on plane at right angles to the longitudinal C.O.G and varies with the speed, mass, and swing radius."

What, in the golfswing is longitudinal COG? or is there a better way of explaining that aspect of the machine.

Look up Sweetspot in the Glossary of the Golfing Machine. Essentially the lengthwise center of mass of the golf club. If you let a golf club hang from the grip end and also have a weighted string hanging from the grip end - the string would show you the longitudinal center of gravity of the golf club and the point in which it passes through the clubface is the sweetspot. If you tap on the face to the left or right of the sweetspot - everything will rotate around that longitudinal center of gravity.

P.S. The only reason Drew is posting is to stay ahead of me in total posts - just an FYI for those interested.

Originally Posted by Mike O
P.S. The only reason Drew is posting is to stay ahead of me in total posts - just an FYI for those interested.

I want your gold watch.

Originally Posted by drewitgolf I want your gold watch.

What Mike got was golden . . . .just not a watch.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket What Mike got was golden . . . .just not a watch.

Urine Big Trouble.

Originally Posted by Mike O Look up Sweetspot in the Glossary of the Golfing Machine. Essentially the lengthwise center of mass of the golf club. If you let a golf club hang from the grip end and also have a weighted string hanging from the grip end - the string would show you the longitudinal center of gravity of the golf club and the point in which it passes through the clubface is the sweetspot. If you tap on the face to the left or right of the sweetspot - everything will rotate around that longitudinal center of gravity.

As Mike correctly pointed out, hang your Plum Bob (line) from the point where your #3 Pressure Point would be and the weight will pass through the Sweetspot which is a pin point (contrary to what club manufacturers tell you). The Sweetspot LCOG is On Plane. The clubshaft, however, moves from its own Plane to the Sweetspot Plane and back to its own Plane again. So the Clubshaft Plane is always shifting between its own Plane and the Sweetspot Plane. This can be a little confusing.

Originally Posted by drewitgolf This can be a little confusing.

No kidding !?

And therefore...... the sweetspot , as commonly conceived; a , singular, point ... on the face of the club, moves, as the #3pp (assuming a right hand low grip) chokes up or down on the grip. In other words.......The "sweetspot" is not a permanent spot...............like the....spot on my trousers say. Just saying.

Originally Posted by wilsmatt Hi Everyone,

For instance, we know that having an FLW at impact is important, but I seek to understand why, hence my personal quest in becoming a GSEB. In my mind, that starts with guided self-discovery and understanding the big concepts.....I'm excited and looking forward to the journey.

!

A good start to your journey would be to attend the Alignment Golf seminar by Yoda and Rick Murphy. It will be held in March (not sure of the dates)in Greensboro, NC.

I attended last year. It will make the little yellow book come alive, for you. If it is at all possible for you to attend, do it. You will have a very good start on your journey.

Best of luck in your PGA apprenticeship and and your quest to learn The Golfing Machine.